Power locks not working from either door.

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Damon329

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My power door locks stopped working some time ago. They work with the remote but not on either door panel. After studying the schematics i i started testing. Switches good. Gem module putting 12v constant to switches but it's not reaching them both. Trace wiring to passenger side rocker panel and found where the power wire splits off into 2 and what do you know. Completely corroded. Resoldered and bam, working door lock switches. It looks like at some point water leaked down the a-pillar and caused the oxidation. Real cheesy connector from Ford also. Hope this helps someone.
 

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I may have a similar problem. I just purchased 08 Expedtition and the door switch on both driver and passenger side do not work. But the keypad works fine to lock/unlock. Can you tell me exactly where these two wires are and what color? Thanks for posting this!
 

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I'm dealing with same issue. Tested all switches good grounds good now working toward sjb... . just started looking at the wiring near smart junction box. Do you have anymore info as to where the wire was/ Color? Ty
 

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I'm dealing with same issue. Tested all switches good grounds good now working toward sjb... . just started looking at the wiring near smart junction box. Do you have anymore info as to where the wire was/ Color? Ty

2003 Expedition Door Lock Wiring Diagrams

Check the passenger side rocker panel well for wiring splice corrosion.






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terr5178

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Ty. Started raining hard while opening the harness but I will look tomorrow. Fingers crossed but thar seems to be the problem.
Found it weird that drivers side died then passenger side died couple weeks later and on explanation would be a failed splice
Ty
 

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Problem solved both wires to door lock relay were broken at splice about 6" under the smart junction box under door saddle
Ty
 
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